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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.65, 1,392.47 and 381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.65, 1,392.47 and 381.23 is: 571.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.65 : 1,392.47 = 381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.65/1,392.47 = 381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.65x = 1,392.47 × 381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.65x = 530,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,844.38/928.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.63

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